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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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